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Enjoying a day on the water should be relaxing and fun—but safety must come first, especially when electricity is involved. Docks and boats, though seemingly harmless, can present serious electrical hazards if not properly maintained. Electric Shock Drowning (ESD) is a real danger, and taking the right precautions could save lives. Here are essential safety...

Earlier this year, David Benedict from our Underwriting team sat down with our Chief Marketing Officer, Tim Cappellett, for a quick Q&A aimed at giving our Underwriting team better insight into McNeil’s Sales & Marketing strategy. You spent over a decade as a Production Underwriter before shifting into leadership here at McNeil. How has that...

Each May, National Transportation Week honors the individuals and systems that keep goods and people moving across the United States. While trucks, trains, and planes often take center stage, there’s another vital network worth celebrating—the people who deliver the news. From early-morning delivery drivers to large distribution companies, the newspaper industry depends on a sprawling...

Whether you own the building you are in or are a lessee/renter, it is vitally important to ensure the building and your property are prepared for potential emergencies such as fire (including wildfire), flooding, severe weather, or other natural disasters. Consider taking the following emergency preparedness steps to help keep you and your property safe:  ...

Do you have staff driving company owned vehicles? If so, not only do you have a responsibility to provide your staff with a safe and reliable vehicle, but you also have a responsibility to equip them with any emergency items they may potentially need while operating in that company vehicle. We may be prepared in...

 “The eye of the storm is not the time to find out you are unprepared….”  Do you live on the East Coast where you are prone to blizzards in the winter or in the South where you need to worry about hurricanes? Maybe you live in the Midwest where you need to keep an eye...

In an emergency, your pet will rely on you to stay safe. Ensuring that your pet is also prepared for a disaster is one vital step in your disaster preparedness plan. Below are a few tips to help prepare your pet for the next disaster or emergency. Make A Plan Disasters come in many forms...

Each April, National Asbestos Abatement Month serves as a critical reminder of the hidden dangers of asbestos and the importance of proper identification, removal, and awareness. Despite being banned or heavily restricted in many applications, asbestos still lingers in older homes, commercial buildings, schools, and industrial sites across the country—posing serious health risks to those...

We spend plenty of time providing the materials and/or services to the emergency responders who help keep our communities safe, but do we spend enough time preparing to keep us and our own businesses protected from unexpected events? Mother nature has proved to us that no matter where we are located geographically, we all face...

Last week, I had the privilege of speaking to 70+ bright and ambitious college students from the McNeil Institute, part of Le Moyne College’s Risk Management & Insurance program. It was an incredible opportunity to reflect on my own path—from being a college student just like them to building a career in the insurance industry—and...